Mercury vs Fever predictions
If you’ve been following the Phoenix Mercury this season, you know Satou Sabally has been the definition of clutch. She’s been putting up 18 points a night, and with the Mercury hitting the road against Indiana, she’ll be hungry to make a statement in this one. Look for Sabally to get plenty of shot attempts early, especially since Phoenix likes to play through their forwards. Alyssa Thomas, meanwhile, has been everywhere—grabbing rebounds, dishing out dimes, and playing with that relentless energy fans can’t get enough of. With 9.4 assists per game, Thomas is basically the engine that keeps the Mercury offense humming. If you’re watching for a do-it-all performance, keep your eyes glued to Thomas; she’s bound to rack up another near-double-double.
Switching gears to the Indiana Fever, all eyes are still on Kelsey Mitchell, especially after she torched the scoreboard for 35 points in her last outing. Averaging over 20 points per game, Mitchell is showing no signs of cooling off. She’ll be the go-to option once again, especially with Caitlin Clark sidelined. Speaking of Clark, her absence definitely shakes up the Fever’s offense—she’s been their primary facilitator with almost nine assists a game! That means others will have to step up and fill the playmaking gap. Aliyah Boston seems primed to take on an even larger role in the paint; she’s already pulling down eight boards a game, so don’t be surprised if Boston finishes the night with a double-digit rebounding performance and a major scoring boost.
Looking at how both teams stack up heading into this game, it feels like we might be in for a back-and-forth battle. Phoenix has the edge with their balanced attack and road-tested roster, while Indiana is riding Mitchell’s hot hand and the home crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. But with Phoenix’s playmakers like Sabally and Thomas in rhythm, the Mercury could be the ones walking out with the win—especially if they capitalize on Indiana missing Clark’s playmaking. If you’re choosing sides, leaning toward the Mercury pulling out a close win seems like the smart play, but one thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a fun one to watch.
